Five minors are charged after a flare gun incident escalates into an assault at a Subway restaurant in Albany, New York. The 12-year-old boy among the group of offenders allegedly fired a flare into the air during a confrontation with employees, marking a worrying trend of youth violence linked to flare guns, which are increasingly being utilized in criminal activities.
Police Chief Brendan Cox notes this marks the second flare gun-related incident in Albany in recent days, following a July 4th event that injured four people. While flare guns can legally be owned in New York without a permit, converting them into firearms is a felony, raising important questions about their accessibility and the implications for public safety as more youth engage in reckless behavior.
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